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    The Best Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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    This is the best butternut squash soup recipe I have ever tried.  Made with simple, natural ingredients like squash, apples, and cinnamon, it is the perfect comfort food to warm you up on a cold day. We made this on our stove top, but I’ve also included instructions for Crock Pot and Instant Pot. And, with a few minor tweaks, this can be a tasty vegetarian, vegan and gluten free recipe!

    Butternut Squash Soup being served on a table with Fall decorations.

    Butternut Squash Soup-The Perfect Comfort Food

    Sometimes, especially on the weekends in the winter, I have the craving to make a nice, rich soup.  I want some serious comfort food that I can just chill out and relax with during the weekend.  Or, better yet, it would make the perfect Sunday night dinner and I can use the leftovers for lunch during the upcoming week.  This Butternut Squash Soup with Apples is the perfect soup for these times.

    Having some great soup recipes on hand is always a good idea.  Soups are great dishes because they can be used as both a meal or as a side dish.  We’ve made some awesome soups on this website, including this rich and hearty Instant Pot Tortellini Soup and this Crockpot Corn Chowder with Ham and Potato.

    Butternut Squash Soup Recipe include a cinnamon and half and half garnish.

    What Is Butternut Squash?

    Of course, the most important ingredient in this soup recipe is the Butternut Squash.  For the longest time, I didn’t pay much attention to Butternut Squash.  But it is actually a wonderful ingredient that you can do all sorts of things with.

    Although technically a fruit, most people use it as a vegetable.  As it ripens, it becomes sweeter and nuttier and provides opportunities for all sorts of dishes.  You can be sautéed, roasted, puréed or toasted.  It can be used in anything from smoothies to muffins to casseroles or pies!  But I think that it is most famous for Butternut Squash Soup!  With its smooth nutty flavor, it is a perfect ingredient for the colder weather.  I love this soup! And, to really add on the Fall flavors, I’ve added apple to it!

    Butternut Squash Soup with Apple gives this recipe its texture and fall flavor.

    What Is The Best Apple To Use?

    For this particular recipe, I’ve decided to add some apple to it.  It is in the middle of Fall right now and there are a ton of great options for some really tasty apples.  I would recommend using a tarter apple to balance with the taste of the Butternut Squash.  I’d suggest using Granny Smith or Cortland.

    Using apples in your Butternut Squash Soup recipe will give it that added texture and flavor that is perfect for this time of year.  Plus, we have a TON of apples laying around our house from going to the apple orchard, so any recipe that I can find to utilize them is good with me!

    Butternut Squash soup with apple being prepared on a cutting board.

    How To Make Butternut Squash Soup

    This recipe is so simple and easy.  Just add oil and onion to a large stockpot. Heat on medium heat until onions are browned. Add apples, squash, chicken broth, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Heat on medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to simmer and add a cover to stockpot.

    Reduce heat to simmer and heat for 35-40 minutes or until squash and apples are cooked through. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree mixture.

    Slow Cooker Recipe

    Want to use your Slow Cooker for this Butternut Squash Soup? No problem. For this recipe, I’d highly recommend browning the onions first in a skillet with two tablespoons of oil over a medium heat until browned. Then just transfer them to tour Crock Pot to cook. Cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours. Once cooked, use your immersion blender to finish the soup to desired consistacy.

    How to make butternut squash soup using an immersion blender.

    Instant Pot Recipe

    But, why wait hours and hours for this delicious Fall soup when you can have it cooked to perfection in just minutes in your pressure cooker!?!?! I’ve got an Instant Pot and use it ALL THE TIME! This recipe is no exception.

    To make this in your Instant Pot, simple turn on the saute setting and brown your onions with the oil first. Once they are browned, add the other ingredients and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. You can do a manual release. Once cooked, use an immersion blender to make the soup creamy.

    How To Make This Recipe Vegetarian/Vegan

    If you need to, you can always substitute the half and half for coconut milk and the chicken stock for vegetable stock. You’ll notice that this recipe really doesn’t even use any cream or dairy except for the garnish, so it is healthier for you already!

    Butternut Squash Soup Garnish

    I like to drizzle a mixture of half and half and ground cinnamon to really bring out all of the flavors, but there a lots of other things you can do as well! Some ideas include:

    • Fresh Sage
    • Toasted Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
    • Smoked Paprika

    I hope you enjoy this recipe for Butternut Squash Soup with Apples. Put on your favorite sweater, grab a cup of warm coffee and try out this rich, scrumptious Fall soup recipe.  Enjoy!

    A Great Thanksgiving Soup Recipe

    And this recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving as well! I think it would be a great idea to serve everyone their own portion in a Fall styled mug! If you are looking for some other Thanksgiving recipe ideas, check out:

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    Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
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    The Best Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    This is the best butternut squash soup recipe I have ever tried. Made with yummy ingredients like squash, apples, and cinnamon, it is the perfect comfort food to warm you up on a cold day.

    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Butternut Squash Soup
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 50 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 6
    Calories 130 kcal
    Author BubbaPie

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons oil
    • 1 small onion minced
    • 1 cup apples peeled and cut into small chunks
    • 1/2 butternut squash skin removed and cut into cubes
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

    Instructions

    1. Add oil and onion to a large stockpot. Heat on medium heat until onions are browned.
    2. Add apples, squash, chicken broth, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Heat on medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to simmer and add a cover to stockpot. Reduce heat to simmer and heat for 35-40 minutes or until squash and apples are cooked through.

    3. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree mixture.

    4. Serve topped with a drizzle of half and half and more ground cinnamon.

    Recipe Notes

    Calories do not include toppings.

    Nutrition Facts
    The Best Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 130
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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